REIMAGINED MOBILE SYNTHESIZER SERIES
Yamaha Music recently launched a series of 4 innovative synthesizers. Called the Reface Series, they are 4 mobile synthesizers and re-imagined interfaces of Yamaha classic keyboards that intuitively control the big sound and come with built in speakers and battery time. Designed for people who can think beyond the presets, this is a haven for keyboard performers, music producers, composers, sound designers and DJ’ s. These mobile synthesizers can produce vintage sound and also gives the user unlimited possibilities of creating their own signature sounds which is a hard to get feature at the price offered by Yamaha.
Reface CS( Control Synthesizer)
Analog modelling synth: simple control, complex sound, endless possibilities.
The 8-note polyphonic Virtual Analog reface CS’ five unique oscillator modules create an incredible variety of sounds from analog to digital. CS allows you to play around and control the sound produced ranging from pads, leads, effects
and more.
Reface DX FM synth
From nostalgia to trendsetter with modern control.
Reface DX goes retro 80s to cutting edge modern at the flick of a switch. Multitouch controls let you edit multiple FM synthesis parameters with your fingertips. A new feature of this engine is continuously variable feedback on every operator allowing for a wide-range of sound creation
Reface CP( Combo Piano)
Electric piano: retro control, classic sound and incredible response.
Reface CP features iconic 70s stage keyboards and vintage effects in a retrostyled package with great sound, playability and polyphony. It features tines and reed based electric pianos, and clavinet which is apt for musicians who uses electric piano for jazz, blues, pop, soul and funk.
Reface YC( Yamaha Combo)
Combo organ: a ton of vintage sound and control that weighs less than 2kg!
Reface YC has the unique expression of drawbars, rotary speaker, percussion and effects for a complete organ experience, best suited for rock bands and traditional churches. YC has 5 famous organ models and you can add character with two retro organ effects: Distortion and Reverb.
“ Reface Capture” a free app on iTunes, helps you store and load unlimited sound data using your iPhone or iPad as a preset library ideal for live performance.
Soundmondo – Create your sound, inspire and be inspired, Yamaha’ s online patch sharing platform is a section on Yamaha’ s Synth website that uses Google Chrome’ s new Web MIDI feature. With this you can plug in your Reface Synthesizer to a computer via USB and the site will recognize it. You can then use the browser interface to create your own presets and load it to the Reface Capture app.
Yamaha with Mr. Manoj Jons David( Synth Guru) is conducting a series of workshop on synthesis to get you acquainted with the reface series. Contact your nearest Yamaha outlet or at in. yamaha. com for more details.
Also check out the new Yamaha Reface video by renowed Yamaha artist Mr. Stephen Devassy on youtube or Yamaha Music India FB page
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